Introduction

Bring your program and policy analysis to the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin in a role that has direct impact on the entire state!

Recent college graduates are encouraged to apply!

This position offers a hybridized work schedule. The position will be headquartered at and required to work from the Hill Farms office in Madison, WI at least every other Monday at minimum. There may be times when specific meetings require in-person attendance in the office above those minimums . All employees working a hybrid work schedule are still expected to telework from within the State of Wisconsin. This topic will be discussed more at the time of the interview.

The Public Service Commission (PSC) is an independent state agency that is responsible for regulating more than 1,100 Wisconsin public utilities, which provide electric, natural gas, combined water and sewer utilities, and certain aspects of local telephone service to households and businesses throughout the state! The PSC of Wisconsin ensures safe, reliable, affordable, and environmentally responsible utility services and equitable access to telecommunications and broadband services.

The PSC is a great place to work! In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of paid leave time to start, 9 paid holidays, and 130 hours of sick time that roll over each year.
• Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits ( health plan options start at just $42/month for single plans and $104/month for family plans after two months of employment)
• A casual office atmosphere, flexible work schedules, and telework options depending on the position's requirements
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan
• Well Wisconsin Wellness Program
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being
• Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see the total value of our competitive benefits package!

In addition to our generous employee benefits, we strive for inclusivity and celebrate different religious holidays and cultural observances and provide flexibility for utilizing paid time off for such celebrations.

Position Summary

The Natural Gas Project Analyst (Program and Policy Analyst/ Program and Policy Analyst Adv) is responsible for program planning and policy analysis for the Bureau of Natural Gas Safety and Analysis. This position will lead or independently perform studies and analysis related to proposals for natural gas utility rule changes, gas supply plans, and construction projects. This position provides expert policy and procedural guidance, advice, and authoritative technical knowledge and insight. Further, this position conducts research, develop alternatives, and make recommendations for formal or informal actions including recommending changes in priorities and policy to better accomplish Commission statutory objectives. The work of this position has a direct effect on the development of recommendations for the agency's rules, policies, and practices. To do so, these positions are expected to identify peculiarities of a problem or case, identify the questions that need to be addressed, carry out the investigation necessary to address those questions, and recommend appropriate actions. Work includes a broad range of regulatory policy and planning, recommendations, reports as well as preparing and presenting oral and written testimony at public hearings and presentations at meetings.

This position will often require extensive reading and writing to perform the duties of the jobs. For example, this position will be required to write results of their work to be included in Commission testimony, memos, orders, and correspondences. Additionally, these positions may need to read and interpret tariffs and utility analysis and draft written recommendations or determinations from their reading.

To review the full position description, email Hannah Robarge at hannah.robarge@wisconsin.gov

We will be filling this position at either the entry or advanced level depending on qualifications.

Salary Information

This Program and Policy Analyst is in schedule-range (07-04) with an annual salary of $54,080-$70,782, plus excellent benefits.

This Program and Policy Analyst- Adv is in schedule-range (07-03) with an annual salary of $62,400-$92,206, plus excellent benefits

A twelve month probationary period is required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan.

Job Details

The PSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As a state agency, we operate under an Equity and Inclusion Plan that aims to create a welcoming environment for all employees and has the full commitment of the Chairperson. We encourage all of our staff to participate in activities organized by our Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee.

Prior to any appointments for position(s) filled from this announcement, candidates may be subject to a comprehensive criminal background check.

The Public Service Commission is a registered participant in the federal work authorization program commonly known as E-Verify to verify employment eligibility of all employees hired on or after June 18, 2015.

The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin is unable to sponsor work visas for new hires. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the United States.

Qualifications

A qualified applicant will have each of the following:

• Experience communicating with a variety of stakeholders using both written and verbal means
• Experience researching, interpreting, analyzing, and/or applying laws, rules, regulations, and/or program policy
• Experience working with current computer technologies for development, management, reporting or evaluation

In addition, a well-qualified applicant will have at least one of the following:

• Experience developing guidance materials to aid others in the understanding of processes and procedures
• Experience with natural gas supply planning or natural gas construction and engineering principles
• Experience or training developing, implementing, or interpreting policies or procedures

In addition to what is listed above, a qualified applicant at the advanced level will have experience leading multi-faceted projects; experience providing training, mentoring and technical assistance related to natural gas supply planning, natural gas construction, or engineering; experience with policy analysis for natural gas supply planning, natural gas construction, or engineering.

How To Apply

Apply online! To apply, click "Apply for Job" to start the application process. Then, you will access your existing account or to create a new account if you don't have an account. Once you are logged in, click "Apply for Job." Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application.

Your application materials are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. For instructions on how to develop and what should be included in these materials, click here . For more information on the basics of the selection process and how the State of WI ensures fair and equitable treatment of all applicants, click here . The vast majority of applicants are able to outline their background and experience in their resume in 1-3 pages. Any resumes submitted with more than 10 pages will not be considered after page 10. If this job posting requires a letter of qualifications, the same limit applies.

Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer or voluntary demotion) should complete the application process as described above by the stated deadline.

Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Questions related to the job and how to apply can be directed to Hannah Robarge at hannah.robarge@wisconsin.gov or 608-266-0753. For general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance, please see the wisc.jobs Frequently Asked Questions page.

Deadline to Apply

The deadline to apply is 11:59 PM CT on January 3rd, 2025.